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Three Men Convicted Of Killing XXXTentacion Were Sentenced To Life In Prison

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Three men were sentenced to life in prison today for the murder of XXXTentacion after being found guilty last month, according to XXL.

Michael Boatwright, Trayvon Newsome, and Dedrick Williams were convicted of murdering XXXTentacion in 2018 on March 20, 2023. Circuit Judge Michael A. Usan is quoted as telling Boatwright, “You turned a robbery into a murder. On that day, when you stood there and fired that weapon you ended five lives, including your own.”

Boatwright, Newsome, and Williams allegedly ambushed XXXTentacion as he was motorcycle shopping in June 2018, shooting him, and fleeing with a bag containing $50,000 he had just withdrawn from the bank. The suspects were later seen flashing the cash on social media.

All three men were previously found guilty of first-degree murder with a firearm and robbery with a deadly weapon. All three life sentences have a ten-year minimum, and they have 30 days to appeal their sentences. Robert Allen, who pled guilty to second-degree murder and cooperated with authorities in their investigation of the murder, will be sentenced at a future date.

XXXTentacion’s manager Solomon Sobande read an impact statement on behalf of the rapper’s family. “This is a loss we will never truly recover from,” he read. “We will never get to see Jahseh live to his full potential, we will never get to watch him grow old, we will never get to watch him be a father.”

XXXTentacion Killers Hit With Life In Prison

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The music world was rocked when controversial rapper XXXTentacion was shot and killed at a Florida motorcycle dealership in 2018. Viral footage showed his exit blocked by an SUV and a fatal confrontation with three men. However, regardless of how you felt about XXXTentacion, the death of a young and vibrant musician was an undeniable tragedy. Despite it being nearly five years since his death, the case has remained painfully relevant.

His alleged killers only faced trial two months ago. Despite being arrested in late 2018, Michael Boatwright, Trayvon Newsome, and Dedrick Williams faced trial in February 2023. They were charged with first-degree murder and robbery with a firearm. According to the prosecution, the three men tracked and deliberately targeted XXXTentacion before confronting and killing him as he left RIVA Motorsports in Deerfield Beach. The three men were also accused of stealing $50,000 and a Louis Vuitton bag. The trial featured testimony from Tentacion’s uncle, Leonard Kerr, who was with him at the dealership. It also heard from Robert Allen, a fourth defendant who had pled guilty to a lesser charge. The court also heard a wave of other damning testimony. Boatwright, Newsome, and Williams were found guilty on all counts on March 20. It took the jury eight days to decide a verdict.

Life Sentences For Murder Of XXXTentacion

Two and a half weeks after being found guilty, XXXTentacion’s killers returned to court to receive their sentence. First reported by TMZ, the judge passed down a life sentence to the three men. However, the sentencing was a mere formality. In the state of Florida, the men would face mandatory life sentences if found guilty. There was no surprise and change to that as the judge handed down the sentences. Allen, who pled guilty to second-degree murder in exchange for his testimony, will be sentenced at a later date.

However, the sentencing of Boatwright, Newsome, and Williams brings to a close a five-year saga. It is the end of an ordeal for the family, friends, and fans of the late rapper. With his killers now set to spend the rest of their lives behind bars, people associated with XXXTentacion can now truly begin to heal. They can begin to move on, knowing that justice has been served.

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Convicted Killer of XXXTENTACION Seen Blowing a Kiss in Court After Verdict

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Convicted Killer of XXXTENTACION Seen Blowing a Kiss in Court After Verdict

Michael Boatwright, one of the convicted killers of XXXTENTACION, was spotted on-court cameras smirking and blowing a kiss in court after he was found guilty.

The scene was spotted on Law & Crime TV, showing the 28-year-old speaking to his lawyer and staring into the camera with a smirk, followed by a kiss in camera.

All three men charged with the murder of XXXTentacion have been found guilty. Boatwright, along with 26-year-old Dedrick Williams and 24-year-old Trayvon Newsome have all been found guilty and are facing requested sentences of life in prison.

All three men were charged and found guilty of first-degree murder and armed robbery for their roles in the murder of XXXTentacion outside a motorsport dealer in Deerfield Beach, Florida. According to Complex, all three men will be sentenced on Thursday, April 6.

In the trial, a fourth suspect, Robert Allen, was charged with the shooting but pleaded guilty to second-gree murder and agreed to testify against his co-defendants.

XXXTentacion was murdered after leaving the dealer on June 18, 2018. He and a passenger were boxed in by an SUV, leading to the ambush and murder. XXXTentacion was shot multiple times. Taken away was a Louis Vuitton duffle bag with $50,00o in cash. XXX’s jewelry was also stolen.

Allen informed the courts Williams was the getaway driver, and Newsome took the money. Newsome and Boatwright were stated to execute the armed robbery.

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XXXTENTACION Killer Blew A Kiss To Rapper’s Family After Guilty Verdict

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After nearly a week of deliberation, the verdict emerged in the XXXTENTACION murder trial. The three men who stood trial, Michael Boatwright, Trayvon Newsome, and Dedrick Williams, were found guilty on all counts. The jury convicted the three men of armed robbery and first-degree murder charges for killing XXXTENTACION in 2018. The first-degree murder charge itself carries a penalty of life in prison. However, Michael Boatwright, Trayvon Newsome, and Dedrick Williams will find out their sentence next month when they return to court. 

The defense did not provide any details surrounding their post-conviction plans after the trial concluded. However, fans noticed a suspicious moment when the judge read the verdict. As the jury declared one of XXXTENTACION killers, Michael Boatwright, guilty, he appeared to blow a kiss at the camera before a grin appeared on his face. The Miami Herald reports he directed the gesture toward XXXTENTACION’s family who attended court in anticipation of a guilty verdict. The evident lack of remorse will likely play a role in his sentencing next month. Still, X’s mother stated that “Justice was done,” as she left the courtroom on Monday. 

Michael Boatwright Convicted In XXXTENTACION’s Murder Case

Police previously established Michael Boatwright as one of two gunmen, alongside Trayvon Newsome, who fatally shot XXXTENTACION. Police said Dedrick Williams served as the getaway driver during the botched robbery. Throughout the trial, the defense attorneys attempted to debunk each piece of evidence presented to the court. When the photos of the suspects flashing cash came up, Boatwright’s lawyer Joseph Kimok confirmed that they held up the money but denied his client pulled the trigger.

Michael Boatwright, Dedrick Williams, and Trayvon Newsome will return to court on April 6th for sentencing. However, the judge will sentence the fourth suspect, Robert Allen, who testified against the other three, six days later. Regardless, XXXTENTACION’s mom and the mother of the rapper’s child expressed gratitude for the outcome. Both said the court delivered justice for the late rapper. “Thank you for the love and support. I am eternally grateful for all of the supporters, your positivity, and prayers have carried these last 5 years,” Jenesis Sanchez wrote. Check out the video of Michael Boatwright above.

Three Suspects Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder and Armed Robbery of XXXTentacion

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XXXTentacion's Mother Files Defamation Lawsuit Against his Half Sister for Saying his Murder Was an Inside Job

All three men charged with the murder of XXXTentacion have been found guilty. 28-year-old Michael Boatwright, 26-year-old Dedrick Williams, and 24-year-old Trayvon Newsome have all been found guilty and are facing requested sentences of life in prison.

All three men were charged and found guilty of first-degree murder and armed robbery for their roles in the murder of XXXTentacion outside a motorsport dealer in Deerfield Beach, Florida. According to Complex, all three men will be sentenced on Thursday, April 6.

In the trial, a fourth suspect, Robert Allen, was charged with the shooting but pleaded guilty to second-gree murder and agreed to testify against his co-defendants.

XXXTentacion was murdered after leaving the dealer on June 18, 2018. He and a passenger were boxed in by an SUV, leading to the ambush and murder. XXXTentacion was shot multiple times. Taken away was a Louis Vuitton duffle bag with $50,00o in cash. XXX’s jewelry was also stolen.

Allen informed the courts Williams was the getaway driver, and Newsome took the money. Newsome and Boatwright were stated to execute the armed robbery.

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XXXTentacion’s Killers Were Found Guilty Of First-Degree Murder

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Michael Boatwright, Dedrick Williams, and Trayvon Newsome, the men accused of shooting and killing Florida rapper XXXTentacion on June 18, 2018, have been found guilty of first-degree murder, according to local paper The Miami Herald. They were also found guilty of armed robbery with a firearm.

A fourth man, Robert Allen, had previously pled guilty to his involvement in the death of the controversial rapper, giving a full confession and testifying against his co-conspirators as the trial began last month., claiming that he was against the robbery attempt from the beginning. The four men were accused of accosting, robbing, shooting, and killing XXXTentacion as he left a motorcycle dealership in 2018.

When the trial began last month, it made headlines as one of the defense attorneys entered celebrity names like Drake and Quavo as potential witnesses. However, the judge in the case shot down attempts to have Drake give a deposition, agreeing with the Toronto rapper’s lawyers that “it is both unreasonable and oppressive to subpoena an out-of-state party who has not been mentioned in any reports, any investigation, or referenced to have any involvement in this matter.”

The desperate longshot didn’t help the defense; surveillance video posted a pair of the men at the scene, along with cellphone and Bluetooth data from the SUV in which they fled. They now face mandatory life sentences, as the prosecution did not pursue the death penalty.

Final Verdict: XXXTentacion’s Killers ‘Guilty’ Of All Charges

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All three of XXXTentacion’s killers, Michael Boatwright, Dedrick Williams, and Trayvon Newsome were found guilty of killing the late rapper. Over 20 hours of deliberation later– which began on March 7, the jury finally delivered a “guilty” verdict on the XXXTentacion murder trial on March 20. The three men each face life in prison. Updated […]

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XXXTentacion Verdict: 3 Suspects Found Guilty Of First-Degree Murder

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Following years of litigation, justice is served in XXXTentacion’s murder case. The rapper was at a motorbike shop in Florida in the summer of 2018 when he was accosted. XXXTentacion, real name Jahseh Onfroy, was in his vehicle leaving the establishment’s parking lot when an SUV blocked his entrance. The thieves reportedly intended to only rob people around town, and when they spotted the rapper, they thought they scored big. However, the botched robbery turned deadly within seconds, and at 20 years old, Onfroy was dead.

The trial has been a strange process where rappers found their names entangled in controversy. However, it’s come to an end, for now, after three of the four suspects were found guilty of the crime. Dedrick Williams, 26, Trayvon Newsome, 24, and Michael Boatwright, 28, will soon be sentenced for first-degree murder. A fourth suspect, Robert Allen, turned State’s witness and testified against his co-conspirators. The three found guilty today (March 20) face life sentences. Prosecutors decided against seeking the death penalty.

XXXTentacion’s Rap Beefs Brought Up In Court

Hip Hop fans know that “beefs” within the genre make for huge moments for artists, but they don’t often become focal points in murder cases. Although Robert Allen clearly stated on the stand that he and his former friends pulled off the deadly scheme, defense attorneys attempted to paint him as an unreliable witness. Additionally, XXXTentacion’s tension with his Rap peers also stole attention, including his rift with Drake. The OVO mogul’s name was repeatedly mentioned during the weeks-long trial, and the defense even tried to depose him. Drake was able to dodge involvement and allegations of setting up a hit on the late rapper. 600 Breezy’s name was also mentioned, but he was not asked to appear at the trial. Allen was questioned if he and the other suspects had any affiliation with Drake, and he denied knowing the hitmaker.

From the trial’s onset, prosecutors seemingly believed a guilty verdict was the expected outcome. Following the crime, the suspects reportedly made off with $50,000 in cash—which they split unevenly with Allen, who testified he didn’t exit the SUV when the murder was committed. Further, photos were introduced during the trial that showed the suspects flashing the cash and celebrating after XXXTentacion was killed. Surveillance video and cell phone data also placed the suspects at the crime scene. A sentencing hearing date has not yet been shared, but we will keep you updated as more information is released. Watch a portion of Robert Allen’s testimony above.

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